Maintenance Technician

Remmey - The Pallet Company; Beaver Springs (Snyder County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Attendance bonus

Job summary

REMMEY - THE PALLET COMPANY is a major manufacturer of new wood pallets with two plants in Lehighton and Beaver Springs, PA. The Maintenance Technician will support preventive maintenance and on-the-spot repairs to keep equipment in peak condition.

Responsibilities include PM participation, detailed record-keeping, and recommending repairs while adhering to safety standards. This on-site role features 40–50 hour weeks and an hourly wage of $26–$27 plus attendance bonuses and shift differential.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with inventory management controls.
• General - verbal communication, process improvement, organization, multi-tasking, problem solving, presenting technical information, analyzing information, decision making.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure minimal operational disruption and equipment downtime.
• Keep detailed PM, parts and equipment records for management.
• Identify need for and recommend repair and/or replacement of equipment and facilities.
• Adhere to Remmey safety standards at all times to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Process improvement

Organization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

REMMEY - THE PALLET COMPANY is one of the largest manufacturers of NEW wood pallets in the Tri-State region. REMMEY owns and operates two manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania (Lehighton, PA and Beaver Springs, PA) cutting, nailing and delivering over 12,000 pallets daily. To complement the pallet manufacturing capacity, REMMEY recycles and repairs some of the common sizes pallets and is licensed and certified to Heat Treat (HT) pallets in accordance to the IPPC-ISPM #15 International Export regulations.

Overview

The plant operates numerous industrial saw lines and automated pallet assembly equipment. The maintenance technician will work with the maintenance staff to ensure all equipment is in peak operating condition. This is completed as part of the preventative maintenance program and on the spot repairs and diagnosis of breakdowns.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure minimal operational disruption and equipment downtime
• Keep detailed PM, parts and equipment records for management
• Identify need for and recommend repair and/or replacement of equipment and facilities
• Adhere to Remmey safety standards at all times to ensure a clean and safe work environment

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• A strong background in electrical and hydraulic industrial equipment
• Proficiency with a computer and the use of Microsoft Office
• Experience with inventory management controls
• Experience in a sawmill or pallet company is a plus
• General - verbal communication, process improvement, organization, multi-tasking, problem solving, presenting technical information, analyzing information, decision making
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of situations in an efficient manner
• Ability to meet deadlines while establishing strong relationships

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour + Attendance bonus of up to $80.00 per week + Shift Differential

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Monday evening to Friday mornings 4 x 10hr schedule 7:00pm to 5:30am

Work Location: In person